Charnett Moffett – Enlightenment

Here’s a great video of electric bassist Charnett Moffett performing “Enlightenment.” This well-produced video series really showcases this excellent bassist’s technique: About Charnett Moffett: One of the most virtuosic bassists of the 21st...

Donovan Stokes plays Purple Haze at ISB 2009

Double bassist Donovan Stokes (a former Contrabass Conversations guest) is an eclectic artist who works in a variety of musical styles. The following video is from Donovan’s appearance at the 2009 International Society of Bassists Convention: Donovan Stokes,...

Daniel Nix plays Bach Suite No.6

Former Contrabass Conversations guest Daniel Nix plays an excerpt from the Prelude to the Bach Cello Suite No. 6 on his James Ham double bass: [From YouTube – Daniel Nix plays Bach Suite No.6]

Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra bass openings

Bass folks (and parents of those bass folks) in the greater Rockford, Illinois area (DeKalb, Beloit, etc.) looking for an opportunity to develop their musical abilities or those of their bass-playing children may want to check out the following information: From...

Triple Fire Plug: Airline Travel with Your Bass

Here’s a good post featuring some common sense tips for flying with a bass, which is a task about as fun as pulling out your toenails with pliers: Triple Fire Plug: Airline Travel with Your Bass